VIDEO OF THE WEEK: LAKESIDE RESIDENTS THANK FIREFIGHTERS

by ECM | June 23, 2025 11:58 pm

East County News Service

June 23, 2025 — Photographer Shiloh Ireland provided this video of Lakeside residents Sarah Ann WIlson and BIlly Ortiz unfurling a banner to thank firefighters who worked tirelessly to protect homes and halt the Monte Fire in Lakeside’s El Monte Valley.

View video:  Monte Fire Appreciation to Firefighters- 06/21/2025[1] 

Also see Ireland’s drone video showing the scope of damage:  Monte Fire Lakeside, California[2] 

The Monte Fire burned over 1,000 acres over several days. Three firefighters were treated at local hospitals for minor injuries including heat inhalation, working in rugged terrain and high temperatures as they battled the blaze.

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